Swiss Steak South Beach Friendly Recipes

SWISS STEAK (SOUTH BEACH FRIENDLY)

Steps:

• Saute steaks on medium high with the olive oil in an oven proof skillet until browned on both sides, remove from heat.
• Add diced celery and diced tomatoes.
• Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 30-45 minutes. (Depending on the size of your meat.) Check after 20 minutes, you might want to leave the lid off at this point if you like a thicker sauce.
• If you're on phase two of the south beach diet serve with whole wheat egg noodles.

MY MOTHER'S SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• Stir flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper together in a bowl. Sprinkle pieces of steak with flour mixture and pound the flour mixture into the meat with a meat mallet or the edge of a sturdy plate.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the floured beef in the hot oil until browned on both sides, about 15 minutes. Reduce heat to low, pour in water, cover skillet, and simmer beef until tender, about 1 hour. Add more water to the skillet if needed to prevent burning.
• Mix diced tomatoes, green bell pepper, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl. Pour tomato mixture over beef, bring to a simmer, and cook until sauce has thickened, about 30 more minutes.

SOUTH BEACH STEAK DIANE

Steps:

• Place each 3 oz piece of tenderloin between wax paper and pound with a mallet until the steak is about 1/2 inch thick.
• Pat meat with paper towel to dry; season with salt and pepper.
• In a large skillet, melt 3 Tbsp of the margarine and cook meat on medium to high heat for 2 minutes on each side.
• Remove the meat from skillet onto a plate and keep warm.
• In the same skillet, melt 2 Tbsp of margarine and saute the mushrooms, onion and garlic until veggies are semi-soft.
• Add the mustard powder and Worcestershire, mixing well.
• Add the meat to skillet and cook until meat is done to your liking.
• Remove the meat and keep warm; combine lemon juice and parsley in the skillet and cook until warmed.
• Pour sauce over the meat and garnish with chives; serve.

OVEN SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or ovenproof skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain, reserving 1/4 cup drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside. , Trim beef; cut into serving-size pieces. Brown on both sides in drippings. Top meat with mushrooms, tomatoes and onion. Sprinkle with tarragon and bacon. Cover and bake at 325°, until meat is tender, 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 hours, basting twice. , Remove meat to a serving platter; keep warm. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in cream. Simmer, uncovered, until heated through, 3-4 minutes. Return meat to skillet and turn to coat with sauce. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.